Apple Monkey Bread
Apple Monkey Bread is a delightful pull-apart bread made with tender dough coated in cinnamon sugar and mixed with sweet, caramelized apples. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, this treat is sure to be a hit with family and friends.
Equipment
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 rolling pin
- 1 baking dish (10-inch round or bundt pan)
- 1 small mixing bowl
- 1 cutting board
- 1 oven mitts
Ingredients
- 2 cans refrigerated biscuit dough Each can is 16.5 oz.
- 2 medium apples, peeled and chopped About 2 cups.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease the baking dish with non-stick spray or butter.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
- Open the cans of biscuit dough and cut each biscuit into quarters. In a large mixing bowl, toss the biscuit pieces with half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture until evenly coated.
- Add the chopped apples to the bowl and gently fold them in with the biscuit pieces.
- In another small bowl, mix together the melted butter and brown sugar until well combined.
- Layer half of the biscuit and apple mixture into the greased baking dish. Drizzle half of the butter and brown sugar mixture over the layer.
- Add the remaining biscuit and apple mixture on top, then drizzle the rest of the butter and brown sugar mixture over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the bread is cooked through.
- Let the bread cool slightly in the dish for about 5 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.
- Serve warm, pulling apart the pieces and enjoying the gooey, sweet bread.
Notes
You can experiment with different types of apples for varying flavors and textures.
For an extra touch, consider drizzling a simple icing (powdered sugar mixed with milk) over the top before serving.
This dish is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven for best results before serving.